Tick season is here and milder winters and warm spring temperatures could result in higher numbers of ticks and tick-borne disease. National numbers recently released May 1 by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention show that cases of diseases transmitted by ticks doubled from 2004 – 2016. In addition, new disease-causing agents that can […]
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Trenton man has probation revoked during court appearance
Following a probation violation hearing, the original probation was revoked, jail time imposed and another probation established for court cases involving William Nicholas Griffin of rural Trenton. Griffin, in Associate Division of circuit court, admitted to the allegations of violation. The court revoked probation and Griffin was sentenced to 60 days confinement at the Grundy […]
Law enforcement campaign beginning May 3 targets underage impaired driving
All too often, dreams are shattered by the act of being distracted or impaired while behind the wheel. In the last three years, there were 36 fatal crashes and 136 serious injury crashes involving an impaired driver under the age of 21. As a result of making this wrong choice, 53 people died and 184 […]
Two in Trenton cited for supplying alcohol to a minor
Two employees from Trenton convenience stores received citations during a Trenton Police Department underage alcohol compliance check of local businesses Friday, January 12. Trenton Police Chief Tommy Wright reports an employee of the Ninth Street Shell station and an employee of the 28th Street Casey’s were cited for serving alcohol to a minor. The Trenton […]
Halloween is a dangerous night for impaired driving
From downtown costume parties to back road bonfires, many celebrations will likely include alcohol. Make your plans for this year’s Halloween fun, but keep in mind that one of the best choices you can make is to drive sober or designate a sober driver to get you home safely. With an increased number of impaired […]
Wheeling woman accused of DWI after crash near Meadville
The highway patrol reports a resident of Wheeling was injured, then arrested, following a single vehicle accident last evening, one mile north of Meadville. 21-year-old Haley Fitzpatrick of Wheeling was taken to the Hedrick Medical Center in Chillicothe with minor injuries. The patrol reports a northbound pickup ran off Highway 139 and the driver over corrected […]
Stanberry man hurt, Maryville man arrested on multiple charges after crash
A Stanberry man was hurt and a Maryville man arrested when a sports utility vehicle went off a country road striking a ditch east of Maryville. A passenger, 33-year old Rian Osborn of Stanberry was taken to St. Francis Hospital in Maryville with moderate injuries. The driver, 31-year old David James of Maryville, was not […]
Chillicothe Police Department weekend call report
Chillicothe Police Officers were very busy over the weekend, responding to many calls, including a deceased individual, a domestic assault arrest, and an arrest for a minor in possession of alcohol. Officers received a report of peace disturbance in the 900 block of Elm Street. This investigation is on-going. Officers received a report of an […]
Alcohol involved in ATV accident near Novinger; passenger life-flighted
A Green City woman received serious injuries in an all-terrain vehicle accident on private property southwest of Novinger. 42-year-old Julie Muntz of Green City, a passenger on the vehicle, was flown by medical helicopter to University Hospital at Columbia. Her 34-year-old husband, Aaron Muntz of Green City was not reported hurt. The highway patrol accused […]
Missouri Highway Patrol stresses safety for young drivers of ATVs
With the recent rash of ATV/UTV accidents in north Missouri, the Missouri Highway Patrol is stressing responsible use of of this type of equipment. Sergeant Brent Bernhart says many of those killed or injured in ATV accidents are 18 years-old and younger. He says main factors of crashes include inattention and operating the vehicles in a […]
Missouri Highway Patrol participates in Operation C.A.R.E. over holiday weekend
Memorial Day weekend will come with increased law enforcement presence along Missouri’s highways. The Missouri State Highway Patrol statewide will be participating in Operation C.A.R.E (Combined Accident Reduction Effort) in an effort to reduce the number and severity of traffic crashes. “We will be on the road for high visibility and strict enforcement to make […]
Trenton Police Department participates in underage alcohol compliance check
Chief Tommy Wright reports that on Friday, March 11th, 2016, Officers from the Trenton Police Department participated in an underage alcohol compliance check of local businesses. The operation was in participation with the Midland Empire Alcohol Task Force, based out of St. Joseph Missouri, and utilized minor employees of the task force to attempt to […]